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Bill to clarify extracurricular access for homeschool and part‑time students advances after parents, music groups testify
Summary
LB497 would let students from home‑based instruction participate in neighboring districts’ extracurriculars when their home district does not offer them and would clarify that the five‑credit minimum applies only to NSAA‑regulated competitive activities, not to all after‑school programs.
Senator Dave Murman introduced LB497, which combines two related items: (1) a change that would allow students whose parents educate them at home to participate in extracurricular programs offered by neighboring districts when the home district does not offer the activity; and (2) clarifying language to ensure part‑time students are not improperly limited to a single course after the 2023 change that established a five‑credit minimum for participation in NSAA‑regulated activities.
Murman said the bill responds to practical problems: rural schools may not offer some activities…
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